The eventful Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies matchup put the NBA world in a frenzy over the weekend. The thriller game, which witnessed LeBron James and Russell Westbrook willing the Lakers to an impressive win to end the Grizzlies’ 11-game-win streak, also featured a high-profile altercation at halftime. Taking time off from his Undisputed program, NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe showed up as a fan to support the Lakers and King James.
However, things took a turn for the worse during halftime when the Denver Broncos legend got into an altercation with the Memphis side, which subsequently grabbed the attention of the NBA world. Meanwhile, Sharpe has made complete 180 recently since his antics on the hardwood at the Crypto.com arena.
Shannon Sharpe and the Memphis Grizzlies’ altercation at halftime
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At halftime, the Memphis Grizzlies were leading by four points. However, they weren’t able to contain LeBron James despite the lead. Consequently, Sharpe, one of the biggest supporters of the 4x NBA champion, talked trash to Dillon Brooks, one of the Grizzlies’ players. However, things escalated quickly and within a matter of seconds, the entire Grizzlies side led by Ja Morant and Steven Adams confronted the Hall of Fame tight end and got up on his face. More than a few were required to separate the two sides. However, fortunately, no physical harm was done.
Though things remained unsettled between the Memphis side and Sharpe over the weekend, Ja Morant’s father, Tee Morant, who had also got involved, squashed the beef with Sharpe right then and there. However, the clips of the altercation hit the NBA world like a storm. Social media eagerly waited for Sharpe’s reaction on Skip and Shannon: Undisputed come Monday.
Shannon Sharpe apologizes for his behavior, fans react
Consequently, the 3x Super Bowl champion ultimately addressed the incident on the show and apologized for his behavior. He issued a considerate apology to all the parties involved, from Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant to Jeanie Buss and even LeBron James.
Shannon Sharpe issues an apology: pic.twitter.com/k9uQ0dSnWq
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During the show, he said, “I want to apologize for my behavior…..I also want to apologize to LeBron James because y’all know how I feel about him. He has supported me through thick and thin, and bruh, I am sorry that I put you in this situation where you had to support me in something like this.”
However, despite the humbling apology, some fans were still not pleased with his ‘disgusting’ behavior.
Here are some fan reactions from Twitter:
Good, he should've. That was disgusting behavior.
— Trump Tracker (@djttrackernews) January 23, 2023
Lmfaooooo man shut up https://t.co/RBLjiyqGE2
— ☢️ (@Geechi4848) January 23, 2023
Smh man https://t.co/eZMnocxdlt
— Black Thomas Shelby (@you_a_hype) January 23, 2023
How the apology should have went pic.twitter.com/Ov9KPfmnHp
— Jeanie’s Must 💫 (@PicantePrahok) January 23, 2023
https://twitter.com/caughtmelackinn/status/1617540639134216192?s=20&t=_rJXH6fyFpklLeNovv6_lA
He literally walked onto an NBA court from the sideline. His accountability is admirable and I don't believe it was forced.
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) January 23, 2023
But the apology has received mixed reactions from the NBA world. Fans also lauded the 54-year-old for taking accountability and issuing a mature apology. Moreover, many fans also called out his co-host Skip Bayless to take inspiration from him and apologize for his inconsiderate comments during Damar Hamlin’s life-threatening episode.
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